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"Marty, the girls, and I want to extend our condolences to the family of former U.S. Rep. Elliott Levitas. As we remember and honor the impact he had on both our state and history, we ask that Georgians join us in keeping his loved ones in our prayers," Kemp said.

Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman Elliott Levitas dead at 91

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Will Georgia have a white Christmas with an arctic blast expected to move in on Thursday? Here's what we know so far about this week's chilly weather pattern in Georgia.

What to expect from Georgia’s weather this week

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2022December 20, 2022

News broke Saturday that Braves star player Dansby Swanson has reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs.

Braves fans react to Dansby Swanson Cubs deal

by Thom ChandlerDecember 18, 2022December 18, 2022

If you like colder weather at Christmas you will be getting your wish early this week and then again at the end of the week when Georgia gets hit with an arctic blast.

Weather Update: Georgia will see frigid temperatures Sunday and Monday

by Thom ChandlerDecember 17, 2022December 17, 2022

This year’s Christmas holiday travel period begins Friday, Dec. 23, at 6 p.m., and ends Monday, Dec. 26, at 11:59 p.m.

Traffic & Transportation

Are you ready for holiday travel? The Georgia State Patrol is

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

When it comes to Christmas, there are three types of people:

Georgia By The Numbers

415,000 men in Georgia will wait until Christmas Eve to do their holiday shopping

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

Georgia is joining the growing list of Republican-led states banning TikTok from state-owned phones and laptops, according to a new memo issued by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.

Your Government

Brian Kemp bans TikTok on state devices

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Georgia Power officials signed off late Wednesday on an agreement that would lower the utility’s rate hike request now before the state Public Service Commission (PSC) by nearly 40%.

Georgia Power has agreed to lower its rate increase. Here’s how it affects you

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

December has begun on a fairly mild note across a large part of the United States, but a bitter blast of cold air that will flow into North America from Siberia is forecast to plunge the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. into a deep freeze in the days leading up to Christmas.

Coldest Christmas in Years?: Blast of cold air could plunge the U.S. into a deep freeze

by AccuWeatherDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is joining a mounting chorus of voices calling for an end to General Election Runoffs in the state.

Your Government

Georgia elections chief calls for end to general election runoffs

by Thom ChandlerDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

A tumultuous weather pattern is set to unfold across the South Central states and the southeastern United States this week as severe thunderstorms spawned by a massive cross-country storm system rumble to life.

Severe storms are headed for Georgia later this week

by AccuWeatherDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Georgia’s economy will enter a mild, short recession early next year that should only persist for about six months, the dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business said Friday.

Is Georgia headed for a recession? Here’s what economists predict

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022

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Georgia’s judicial system was recently called a ‘hellhole.’ Here’s why

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareDecember 10, 2022December 10, 2022

“We can’t continue to do what we’re doing with gas taxes,” Kemp said. “This was always intended as a short-term answer.”

One Last Time: Kemp suspends gas tax until Jan. 10

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

No, you weren't imagining it. The roads have been more dangerous lately and drivers have become more careless. New research shows that more drivers have been throwing caution to the wind in the last two years.

Traffic & Transportation

Dangerous Drivers: Unsafe driving behaviors are on the rise

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

Georgia voters turned out in large numbers to vote in the U.S. Senate runoff on Tuesday, propelling incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock to a narrow victory over Republican Herschel Walker.

Your Government

How did Raphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker?

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Sheree Ralston, the widow of the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, became the first to qualify for his 7th District House seat.

Your Government

Sheree Ralston is running for her late husband’s Georgia House seat

by Donna Lowry | GA TodayDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Gov. Brian Kemp challenged members of the General Assembly Tuesday to build on the successes that played a major role in the Republican governor’s reelection last month.

Your Government

Brian Kemp Unveils His 2023 Agenda

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 6, 2022October 10, 2023

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